Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community

09/23/2025

Do you have it on your calendar to attend Mt. Hope's Fall Benefit Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Manheim Brethren In Christ Church at 5:00 PM? If you've never been, this is the year I encourage you to come on out! Join us for a fabulous evening with delicious homemade Italian food, wonderful short program, and a dynamic theme baskets & experiences fundraising event!! Below, are some of our dear Mt. Hope folks, holding baskets which you can bid on at this event. Also, here is a photo of lasagna rigatoni from Francesco's Italian Restaurant in Manheim; it's one of the dishes to be served at our Fall Benefit Banquet. Truly, it was just as amazing tasting as it looks! BE SURE TO SAVE-THE-DATE: Saturday, October 25, 2025.

09/19/2025

Hope to see you on October 25, 2025! Take a peek at some of the items up to bid on. It's going to be even better than last year with a fundraising goal of $55,000!

* Just to name a few themed baskets:
- Spa Basket
- Coffee Basket with a Keurig
- Love Your Laundry Basket
- Autumn Basket
- Tremendous Tailgate Basket
- Autumn Silk flower arrangement, Floral Designs in Mount Joy

* Some experiences to bit on at the fundraising event include:
- Homemade candle making class, Wishing Well Candles, Lititz
- Handmade earrings class for 6 from Horst Arts in Manheim
- Sourdough bread making class for 4 from Four Chicks Farm Stand

* Experience catered meals:
- Party packs of smoked pulled pork & brisket w/BBQ sauce
- A High Tea meal
- Backyard BBQ for 8 people
- Fire-grilled BBQ meats for 30 donated by Peters’ BBQ, Manheim

Many other items to bid on include: handmade wood-turned bowls and charcuterie boards, handsewn comforter with matching pillows, welded metal art, a gold chain-link bracelet from Koser Jewelers in Mount Joy, an Instant Vortex Plus air fryer, a large outdoor fire pit with a mesh lid along with mountain makers, hot dog metal roasting sticks, and food items to go along with the fire pit, a 28” Blackstone Grill/Griddle with hood & accessories rail system and outside weather resistant grill cover, and a luxurious condo stay overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and famous Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, SC. ​A variety of themed baskets for the auction also include homemade and donated items from local businesses and individuals, experiences, gift cards to local attractions and retail stores, as well as passes to events and local entertainment spots as well as homemade pies, cakes, and breads.

09/08/2025

09/06/2025

Hope to see you at Elstonville next Saturday, Sept. 13 for the BIG SERTOMA CAR SHOW! Mt. Hope is one of 3 local nonprofit organizations benefitting from this event. Message me for chicken BBQ tickets. What a better way to spend a Saturday w/ good food, good friends - all for a great cause!!

09/06/2025

YAY! It's banquet season!! Save the date! You are invited to attend Mt. Hope's 4th annual FALL BENEFIT BANQUET & AUCTION. This year we're blessed with several new, unique auction items and experiences. You won't want to miss the catered meal by Francesco's Italian Restaurant, Amy's Mixing Bowl, and Kreider Farms. Please RSVP to reserve seating.

07/24/2025

Today is the day! FRANCESCO'S PIZZA & MT. HOPE benefit event!! Join us at Francesco's Pizza, 30 S. Main Street, Manheim for our fundraiser where Francesco's is donating 15% of all sales between 4-7 PM. Francesco's has a special family connection to Mt. Hope; we are grateful for their generosity. Also, we are so thankful for everyone who attends tonight's benefit. It will be great to see everyone tonight!

07/18/2025

You are invited to join us next week -just 1 week away- on Thurs., July 24 from 4-7 PM at Francesco's in Manheim for our very special fundraising event. Spread the word & let Francesco's do the cooking for you! By ordering at Francesco's, you're helping some of those who need it the most at Mt. Hope nursing home!

07/16/2025

We hope you'll join us for a night of wonderful Italian food, great fellowship, and helping to support a very special cause! See you next Thurs. July 24 from 4-7 PM at Francesco's!

04/30/2025

Mark your calendars now! Don't miss out on great TO-GO meals supporting our Mt. Hope residents. Fridays are always busy and so now you don't need to cook!! Message me to preorder your meals.

04/22/2025

Mt. Hope is so excited to be a part of the Sertoma Car Show again this fall! Our Manheim Sertoma truly does a great work! I know I speak on behalf of our residents, we're so grateful for the outpouring of care and support from our Manheim community! Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sept. 13.

04/22/2025

You are invited to attend the SPRING FLING TO-GO MEALS benefitting our Mt. Hope residents. RSVP to Kris Wilson for preorders. This is always a great springtime event for Mt. Hope at LCBC church parking lot. You won't want to miss this delicious meal! Stop by on your way home from work and you don't need to cook supper on Friday, May 16.